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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

A RATHER curious story comes from
Lafayette, Indiana. A short time ago
q couple of men were engaged in fell
ing large oak tree, and when near
the center of it the axe struck hol-
low, and large volume Of gas or q
similar substance commenced escsp-
ing, making a noise that could be
heard a mile, One of the men lighted
a match and touched it to the escaping
gas. 1t instantly igpit. d and sent up
a flame sixty feet, cbarring the outside
of the tree. The blaze lasted fully ten
minutes before dying out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
PILES! PILEIll PlLESy!I

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years. standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this WON
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment abscrbs the tu-
mOrs, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as poultice, gives in.
slant and painless relief, and is nre.
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by II. Waterman, and mail
ed on receipt of price. 81 90
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
Bucklen's ArnicaSalve

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box, For sale by g, P. Reed, Ravenua
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton is considered a good business in
vestment in many Western towns.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway contributes $1,000 n year 10
the association at Topeka, besides con-
tributing literally to the association in
Kansas City. In San Francisco Wells.
Fargo & Co. make their employees menu
bers of the association at an annual ex-
pense of $3.50.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

An increased demand for cut dia-
monds. which has been noticed for
some time at Amsterdam. is reported
also from Antwerp. which is the prin-
cipal rival of Amsterdam in the repair
ing of diamonds for the market The
workmen engaged in the trade have
decided to ask for considerable in
crease of wages. and they threaten a
general strike if this increase be not
granted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

Some children take naturally to q
practical view of things. A lirtle girl
was saying her prayers the other even.
ing, closing up with God bless papa
and mamma, little sister. and every
body. and keep us from harm this
night Amen" The "lIttle sister," q
bright-eyed puss of 5 years. quietly re-
marked: IF you'd said every boSy' TO
begin with you needn't nave made such
q long prayer. ."-B0StOn Budget.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

Thousands of helpless and bewilder-
ed people thronged the impossible
streets, vainly ruLgling against the
forces of nature that filled tho air with
terror and blocked every avenue of
escape, cries for help arose in every
direction. the dread and horror Of"
What's that you're reading-the
Charleston earthquake?" No; a snow.
storm in PhiIadelphla. ."-BMrdelte.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

YES" he said. Il was in California
from 40 to go, SO l know something
about the country" Did you dig much
gold?" ':Never dug any" DO you
mean to say that you were in California
in '49 and didn't dig for gold?' Yes,
that's what ! mean to say; let other
people dig it for me; ] kept a hotel, =
Good GAesr.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
NOTICE.

Dissolution of the firm of Snyder & Freeman.
to take place Feb. lst. 1887. Mr.. r. W. SHyder re-
Jones, former salesman for ID. NJ. Clewell.
All persons indebted to the old firm will please
call prom pity aud settle heir accounts.
SNYDER Y FREEMAN,
RaYenna, o., January L, 1851, S6N
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
NnrIuE or APPOINTMENT.

Esttte of Edward Price. deceased.
TNHE Undersigned has been appointed and
l. qualified as admin i-tr4tor OF tho estate of
Edward Price. late ef Palmyra, Portage Coun-
ty' deceased
Dated tn 5 % Il dav of nEeember. u 1S'6
Ib@s "a EI>' din instr it,
Attest: e. y, hkED, Probate Judge. O6l
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
Mount Union COLLEGE,.

Good, Cheap school for both sexes. stu
tents Can enter any me. Regular courses of
Study-Classical literary, Philosophical Nor
NAL and Preparatory. Special COu -seS-Mu-
sic Al ( Ommercial and Painting. kXrenseS We y
low. SPECIAL attention given to the Normal
Course.
For information Catalogue AMI Circulars,
ad lress Prof. JOSEPH l.. SKUNK A ~ At.
Union, Stark Co.. q. LEWIS MILLRR. Pres. of
Trustees. station and Telephone. llIance q.
Attendance large, and rapidly increasing
U32-1v.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
FARM FOR SALE.

As executor OF Alanson @. Avery. deceased,
1 offer for sale his farm containing 1T acres,
situated in Streetsboro' township. Portage Co.
good dairy or grain farm. Abundance OF
fruit good buildings, and we'll watered.
Inquire OF Z. n. AVERY, Execntor,
Q1t Aurora. q
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10

The greatest reformer of the age was
the inventor of the hustle, which hes
reformed nearly every woman. Paite-
detpkta Herald
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-10
WANTED

" TO BUY.
go, 900 or $4,000 FEET OF Eastwood
LOGS, to be delivered at our Mill. Persons de-
string to sell. please call.
A6 WORK q EEND.
, 1887-05-20

1 once heard Henry Ward Beecher say
that he had the greatest difficulty at tho
beginning of his career to acquire the
habit of working easily, and he might
have been in his grave a quarter Of a
century ago had he not overcome his
tendency to worry-the natural CONGO
infant of a highly organization.
81 am convinced" said he, that no
youth a expect to achieve great success
unless he learns that lesson. 1t is worry,
not work, that kills men. When l was
a young man l worried over the mistakes
l made 50 much hat l saw it was injur-
ing my health and l resolved to stop my
lying awake nights to fret about my
blunders. conquered the weakness, and
since that struggle 1 have attempted to
do my best, whatever the emergency in
which I was plcced, and then d smisj the
matter from my mind, whether the re-
suit was satisfactory or otherwise. The
only good of studying the past is to avoid
the repetition of blunders." Mr.. Deecher
probably felt that n wise mar may make a
mistake, but only a fool makes the same
mistake twice.-Chicago Journal.
, 1887-05-20

Wherever a French woman goes she
retains the particular cap OF her native
province, and after the French and Ger
man war we confess 1t was not without
a sad feeling Of sympathy we saw the
wearers of those of Alsace and Lorraine.
knowing those names must have been
deeply craven on their hearts. AT the
same time the Alsatian bon, composed Of
very broad black ribbon, became a fash
onable addition to a lady's wardrobe,
and must have seemed to the crushed in
hahitants OF that conquered region like
tiourishing q ~victor's flag In the face OF a
foe.
The voluminous cap worn by the
women Of Boulogne is only remarkable
for its border, being about three inches
deep, stiff and fluted. When the wearer
rests it falls over the forehead, and is
only seen to advantage when walking
against the wind, which fills it like a
sail and makes 1t stand erect, the Fittings
~radiating from the face as n. center-a
little suggestive Of the head of n saint in
a picture by IN old master, surrounded
by n halo. When the weather calls for
warmer covering the cap Is surmounted
by a hood Of some wooden material;
never a hat or q bonnet. The French
peasant remains q peasant to the end OF
her days, and does not affect an imita-
ton Of her superiors or appear In their
discarded finery.-Boulogne Cor. San
Francisco Chronicle.
, 1887-05-20
a CHINESE eLuNDeReuss.


A Clumsy and Unwieldy weRpon-A
Load for Two Mon.
Two Chinese b-lunderbusses have been
received from Shanghai by the Winches-
ter Arms company from their agent in
China. Tho largest weighs 80 pounds, is
over 0 feet long, and the barrel contains
almost metal enough to make a good
sized cannon OF the present day. 1t ap-
pears to be made of iron three-eighths Of
an inch thick ct the muzzle, with q bore
one inch in diameter. The wood work
extends to within q few inches Of the
muzzle, and tho barrel Is made fast TO it
by Two iron bands RI lely but firmly riv-
eted together. Just what kind Of wood
it was made Of no ono could tell, but 1t
seemed as hard as hickory. The stock or
butt was very small and was not made
after the pattern OF the stocks of the
present arms now in use.
For tho trigger or hammer a peculiar
device was resorted to. An incision about
one-quartor OF an inch wide was made in
the center OF the barrel stock, through
which, fastened by a pivot, was sus-
pended the trigger, formed in the shape
Of an 8. with q split at the top forming
two prongs, in which probably was placed
somo combusible, and when the under
part was pulled backward it would de-
scend upon a little projection at the left
side of the barrel, probably intended for
a flint pan. Taking it oil in all, it was
about tho most clumsy and unwieldy
weapon ever got up, and when loaded
must have been fully as dangerous to the
possessor Us the intended victims, If not
more so. Unless he was a giant and
possessed of herculecn strength no one
man could ever manipulate it, and the
Chinese must have been giants in the days
when it was used.
1t was explained by a representative Of
the Winchesters later, however, that the
guns were intended for two men to
handle. One man went ahead and car
ried it upon the shoulders. Behind him
came thes soldier who did the sighting and
pulled the trigger. No one was able to
tell whatever became of both men after
the charge had been fired. It must have
kicked bad enough to knock the rear man
out the first round, and the man in front
well, the conclusion would be sufficient
to knock the head of an ordinary mans
shoulders The smaller weapon was
much after the same pattern, but looked
much more harmless. 1t had q cord at
tached, evidently for the purpose of
swinging it over the shoulder to carry
while on a march.-New Haven Union.
, 1887-05-20

INSTRUMENTATION, q little town in Sax
ony, is known far beyond the frontier of
that kingdom as the place where excellent
musical instruments are manufactured,
more especially %violins, to which latter it
owes the name Of Saxon Cremona. " Its
manufactures comprises nearly tho whole
field OF instruments, such as guitars,
flutes, clarionets, wind instruments Gn
brass and German silver. a~ccordions,
concertinas, Zithers, bass v~iolins, violon-
cellos, etc. Many a musician owns an
instrument regarding which he barely
knows whence 1t came owing to the fact
that a large portion of the Markneukirchen
manufacturers sail under n foreign nag;
and many an instrument bearing u cele-
brated 'label" originated in the quiet
little Saxon town, which at the present
moment stands at the head Of this special
branch of industry.-Kansas City Times.
, 1887-05-20


The visit of William O'Brien TO Can.
ada at the present time, in order to show
up what has been alleged to be the bar
barous and iniquitous actions of Lans-
downe in the capacity OF an Irish land
lord, may or may not prove iudicious, but
there should not be at least IN question
ing Of the sincerity and pluck OF United
Ireldnds editor. His fame is now world
wide, yet time was, not a decade since. when
beyond the confines of Journalistic Ireland
and its ardently national pulse William
oBrien WAS not even heard of. His has
been a unique and gallant career, yet not
unlike many Of his far famed predeces
sor, and it may well be said c~o.laborers in
the Irish cause. Were there not a fet
tered Irish nation perhaps the man so
well known now may still have enjoyed
the privacy which was his and theirs pre-
vious to the prosecutions, artificial and
natural, the result of a tyrannous govern.
ment code, which served to draw them
forth.
, 1887-05-20


The biggest advertising scheme ever
successful ly launched is that of Buffalo
Bills Wild West show in London. Next
to the Irish question in parliament, it is
the great sensation of the English me
tropolis. Even Queen Victoria was i'm
pressed as an accessory of the scheme.
But if the English people shall form
their ideas OF modern American life from
the harum scarum performance of Buffalo
Bill and his company of manufactured
savages, they will come about as near q
proper appreciation Of the reality as a
chance visitor to a catnp of the Arizona
Apaches, knowing nothing of the rest Of
the country, would come to a true under
standing OF American civilization east Of
the Mississippi river.
, 1887-05-20
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

A few journals, led by the New York
Sun, are trying to work up a sentiment
in the Democratic party for the defeat of
Grover Cleveland for 4 second term.
They will not succeed. That Mr.. Cleye
land will be renominated we do not doubt.
de has grown very strong with the entire
business community Of the country and
that interest always gives great aid to the
presidential candidate it upport Ex.
Governor Palmer, of Illinois, says Cleve-
and Is the strongest and best candidate;
and that Illinois will support him. Ex.
Governor Chamberlain, of South Caro-.
lima, formerly a Republican, supports
Mr.. Cleveland zealously. Most Of the
Democratic press support him. There
may be ten thous md Democrats in the
country who are disappointed in not get
ting Offices They may have ten thousand
friends who sympathiEe and swear with
them. That makes twenty thousand.
Then on the other side. the Democrats
have five million voters in the country.
President Clevelaud's straightforward
eourse, acting truly in support of all lis
pledges, his devotion to the duties of his
ONCE, and his support Of the best inter.
ests OF the country, without regard to the
securing Of votes, have won to him a
quarter of a million Of votes from the
Republican party-of business men who
care more for the welfare Of the COUNT
than they do for party. Hence Mr..
Cleveland is stronger to. day than he was
on the LIST of November, 1884. When
the convention is called next year, the
Democratic party cannot fail to see this
and Mr.. Cleveland will be nominated
without serious opposition; and he will
be reelected. The Independent Repub
hcan committee, led by George Wi liam
Curtis. in a report recently made. said:
In conclusion, the committee find that
the administration, under dis
advantages and perplexities, has accom-.
plished much for the reform of the civil
service. e The fragmentary re.
suits OF reform, which had been secured
by previous administrations, have been
fully maintained, while the aggregate
OF such results has been remarkably en-
larred."
That verdict, with the specifically stat
ed facts on which 1t il based, Is one of
which MIR. Cleveland may well be proud.
, 1887-05-20

IT Is expected that the new Asiatic
limited express will traverse the $500
miles between New York and San Fran.
cisco in about 100 hours. If the speed is
increased to fifty miles an hour the time
will DO three days aud the expense will be
from 1920 to $3.50, including sleeper and
meals The roads. however. will have to
be better ballasted than they are now west
of the Missouri river. The scheme is an
attractive one, and certainly unique.
, 1887-05-20

BIsuoP IRELAND, who has lust re-
turned from Rome, reports that the pope
takes q deep interest in American affairs
and considers this country the hope of the
world. Herr Most aud the anarchists do
agree with his holiness.
, 1887-05-20

A lady returning home on IN ocean
steame was much amused at the firta-
ton of the steamer surgeon and one of
the fair passengers. One day, when the
breeze waited strongly in her direction,
these words were borne to her from the
loving couple: Its SO chilly, " said the
young lady; II feel as if a goose were
walking over my grave" DO your
asked the surgeon tenderly. II wish L
was that oose."-NewY York Mercury.
, 1887-05-20
The Story Of a swallow.

A pretty Scandinavian tradition says
that the swallow lowered over the cross
of Il Lord, crying: ''Salvai Salva!''
Console! ConsoleD whence it was ever
called swallow, the bird of consolation.
There is a curious story that this bird
brings home from the seashore a stone
that gives sight to her fledglings.-Ex-
change.
, 1887-05-20
REMEMBRANCE.


do remind me how, when, by a bier,
Hooked my last on an unanswering face,
serencly waiting for the graves embrace.
One who would fain have comforted said: Dear,
This Is the worst. Lies b.tterest drop Is here.
Impartial fate has dono you this Que grace,
That TIL you 60 to your appointed place,
Or soon or late, there Is no more to fenr."
II was not true, my SOUL 1t was not tuel
Thou art not lost while remember thee,
Lover and fricndr 1 cry, with bated breath.
What II the years, slow creeping like the blue,
Resistless tide, should blot that face from mef
Not TO remember would be worse than DEATH
Julia G. Il Dorr In Scribnerh
, 1887-05-20

ALL true patriots were panied to see a
placard Of a saloon in New York on Sun
day which contained these words: CLOSED
N account of the death of liberty"
The chances are that liberty was inside
drinking beer. all the same.
, 1887-05-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teeth;ng. 1t
soothes the child, %softens the gums. al
LAYS the pain, cures wind colo, and Is the
best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
, 1887-05-20
KA rEs OF
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Daily. delivered by carrier. CSC per week,
81 per month.
Daily. by mail. 81 Der month. $500 tor six
months, $40 per year, ~ advance.
Weekly S25o per annum, st.5O for six months,
payable In advance.
, 1887-05-20

A tourist in Florida says he has not
Lea able 10 find u verified instance OF an
alligator injuriug a man or child.
, 1887-05-20
Dr.. Wagae7&cu.
sRnOrALrsrs.

We orer no apology for deyoting so much time
and attention to this much neglected class OF
diseases believing that no condition OF humanity
- too Wretched To merit the sympathy and best
services of the profession TO which we belong
a. many are Innocent sufferers. and that
@ relieving the afiicted and saving
them from worse than Leath, Is no les, a
philanthrophist and a beuefactor to his race
pllcation ex cells In any other branch of his pro-
esslon And fortunately for humanity, the day
condemned the victims OF folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
Tor. has passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Who may be suffering FROM the erecss OF youth
ful follies or indiscretIuus, will do well to avail
Al the alter Of suffering humanity. DIR. Wac
SEk Will guarantee to forfeit fve hundred dol
yate disease of amy kin or character which he
undertakes and falls to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many men OF the age Of SO to 80 whit
are troubled with too frequent excavations OF
the bladder, often accompanied by a sliRbi
smarting or burning sensation and = weakening
OF the system In a manner the patient camel
account for. On examining the urinary deposits
a ropy sediment will often be found, and some.
times small, particles of albuInen will appear, or
tile color viii be OF akin or milkish hue, again
changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There aTs many men who die OF this diiiicuity
ignorant OF the cause, which Is the second stage
OF seminal weakness. DR.. Wagner will guaran-
zee a cure In all such cases and a healthy restora-
ton Of the genlto-urinary organs, Consultation
free. Thorough examination and advice. %. 90.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Denver Daily News and Tribune-Repnbli-
can.
All Communication should be- addressed
DR.. WAGNER e. co,
iti4 Larimer street address. box sTos. Denver.
Colorado.
Cut this out and take along.
, 1887-05-20

Two great enemies -Hood's Sarsaparilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly
defeated by the peculiar medicine.
, 1887-05-20

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives &
, 1887-05-20
AZZ9xamzw@3
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We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will
pay all prizes drawn In The Louisiana state
tiers
= Il. Oglesby. Pres. Louisiana National Bank.
r1erre Lanaux, Pres. State National Bank.
4 baldwin Pres. New Orleans National Bank
Carl Kohn, Pres. Union National Pa k.
, 1887-05-20

Successor to H. s. Oliver, FIRE INSURANCE
None but time tried and fre-tested" companis.
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The Osceola times., 1887-03-05
- -
shaved with Pumice Stone.

Ever hear of man shaving himself
with a pumice stonei' asked AN Ogd
avenue barber Of Chicago Ncrad re-
porter. There is a carnenter over here on
Jane street who has not touched his skin
with a razor for six months, yet his face is
always as smooth as 4 woman's. Three
times week he sits down upon the bench
In his shop, aud with a piece of pumice
stone held tightly between his index finger
and thumb, he will slowly rasp the stLbhlo
of his chin and chops. He says he can
shave himself in this manner in half the
time It would require him with razor
Talk about there being any money in a
barber shopl It's all bosh. II won't be
long before men will be shaving them
selves with sponges, and cutting their hair
with an egg beater"